The Latest Final Fantasy Ultimania Plus Book Now Available
The newest addition to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Ultimania book series, Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Material Ultimania Plus, focusing on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, has been released on November 19. A big launch discount offered by Amazon brings the $40 hardcover price down to just $31. For digital book enthusiasts, a Kindle edition will be released on December 24 and is open for preorders at $25.
A follow-up to the original Final Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimania, the Ultimania Plus is tailored to the PS5 and PC version of FF7 Remake, covering the Intermission story expansion. The book is a treasure trove of commentary, art, maps, and fresh insights on the base game.
Features of Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Material Ultimania Plus
If you’re undecided on getting one of the Material Ultimania books, consider them as dedicated Final Fantasy Wikis in print form. Each book delves into specific Final Fantasy games, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Material Ultimania Plus provides an in-depth look at the production of the game. It contains a plethora of additional content such as cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and planning materials, complemented by extensive commentary from the development team. The 224-page hardcover also includes gameplay walkthroughs with maps for Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Episode Intermission.
Those interested in completing the set can grab the first Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Material Ultimania for $25.49 (initially $40) on Amazon. This 336-page hardcover offers a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets covering character models, illustrations, locations, backgrounds, accessories, weapons, enemies, and more.
Explore the Final Fantasy Ultimania Archives Series
If you’re a fan of the classic era of Final Fantasy, don’t miss out on Square Enix’s Ultimania Archives series. The series encapsulates the NES and SNES era, the PS1 era, and the modern era of Final Fantasy games in three deluxe hardcover volumes. Each book spans over 300 pages, featuring exclusive commentary and art.
While not every Ultimania book has been translated to English, important books like Chronicles Trigger Ultimania and Kingdom Hearts Ultimania are must-reads for fans. Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, available in English on Amazon for $25 (originally $45), is a valuable collection of art and commentary on the series leading up to Kingdom Hearts 3.
Discover Official Final Fantasy 7 Novels
For those craving more Final Fantasy 7 content, there are official novels with new stories featuring the main cast. Traces of Two Pasts, for instance, delves into the backstories of Tifa and Aerith.
Uncover FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy
If you have a keen interest in the Ultimania books focused on classic Final Fantasy games, make sure to look into FF Dot. This book showcases detailed sprite sheets of Final Fantasy characters, classic series maps, insights into the tools used, and an exclusive interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the series.
Additionally, Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, a reprint of the hard-to-find collection of Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, recently launched. The Anniversary Edition is available at a discounted price on PlayStation and for Nintendo Switch. Fans should also explore Amazon’s deals on The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Box Set and Yoshitaka Amano: The Illustrated Biography, both centered around the iconic artistry of Final Fantasy’s original designer.